I seem to have a problem with earrings. I seem to "turn" the metal, or tarnish it; regardless, it changes color.
With the exception of James Avery earrings and jewelry, I cannot wear silver at all. Even Tiffany & Co. causes an allergic reaction (in piercings) or turns my skin green or black.
I don't have allergic reactions to gold jewelry that is 14k or better, but I seem to turn the metal colors ranging from dark orange to deep red to dark brown, depending on the metal content.
The gold hoop earrings in the photo are 14k yellow gold, and they have turned reddish-orange where they were worn in my ears. The stud pictured is 18k yellow gold and it turned dark brown. The hoops were relatively inexpensive ($89) and were purchased from Blue Nile. The studs were $150+ and were not cheap, considering they are mini/child's earrings and higher quality. I even turn Tiffany & Co. gold!! These earrings are not dirty and were just cleaned (but not polished) via boiling and a tooth brush.
I don't know what to do about this. It has been suggested that I try platinum, but since I don't wear white metals and prefer the warm look of yellow or rose gold, I am frustrated!
With the exception of James Avery earrings and jewelry, I cannot wear silver at all. Even Tiffany & Co. causes an allergic reaction (in piercings) or turns my skin green or black.
I don't have allergic reactions to gold jewelry that is 14k or better, but I seem to turn the metal colors ranging from dark orange to deep red to dark brown, depending on the metal content.
The gold hoop earrings in the photo are 14k yellow gold, and they have turned reddish-orange where they were worn in my ears. The stud pictured is 18k yellow gold and it turned dark brown. The hoops were relatively inexpensive ($89) and were purchased from Blue Nile. The studs were $150+ and were not cheap, considering they are mini/child's earrings and higher quality. I even turn Tiffany & Co. gold!! These earrings are not dirty and were just cleaned (but not polished) via boiling and a tooth brush.
I don't know what to do about this. It has been suggested that I try platinum, but since I don't wear white metals and prefer the warm look of yellow or rose gold, I am frustrated!